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OV08 DXA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,133 mi
Last recorded228,133 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 DXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 228,133 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 205,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 205,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 191,955 miles

Centre heat shield deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake becoming lazy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower engine tray damaged

offside rear brake disc discoloured

slight tight spot in steering

Fail 13 May 2019 191,955 miles

Centre heat shield deteriorating

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake becoming lazy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower engine tray damaged

offside rear brake disc discoloured

slight tight spot in steering

Pass 16 May 2018 186,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing out on inner edge

front lower engine tray damaged

offside parking brake becoming lazy

offside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

slight tight spot in steering

Pass 11 May 2017 179,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

nearside parking brake becoming lazy

offside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

slight stiffness when rotating offside rear wheel

slight tight spot in steering

Pass 24 May 2016 172,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight tight spot in steering

Pass 24 Apr 2015 161,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light misting of oil on offside of steering rack.

nearside front tyre on wear limit also wearing out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement.

offside front tyre on wear limit also wearing out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement.

slight tight spot in steering system.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 152,291 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight stiff point in steering(intermitent).

Pass 26 Apr 2013 144,654 miles

slight stiffness to streering at one point poss u/j

Pass 11 Apr 2012 138,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,662 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 107,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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OV08 DXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 DXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV08 DXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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